I completely agree with you about that movie. I don't know how they managed to mess it up so badly; the short story was fantastic, with some scenes that would be amazing in (good) cinema. All it would really need is to be extended for a movie. If they got the right cinematographer, imagine what the grimy underworld of a Gibson city would look like, or the Killing Floor where Molly fights.
I kind of disagree. I think that you're really missing something if you only speak one language. It's certainly not necessary to learn more than one, but going all your life without immersing yourself in another culture would be kind of a waste. It can be frustrating at times, but living in a non-native language really makes your brain work differently (in a good way).
Although, if you're not going to travel outside of the US, you're probably right. For people who live in the English-speaking parts of North America, it's much more difficult than it is for Europeans.
Loyal to France? I'm Canadian, and I've *never* heard that one before. Although the Quebecois do have a habit of not getting along so well with the rest of Canada (and vice versa. West coast anglophones tend to bitch about Quebecois more than I'm comfortable with).
I take it you haven't used both of them. Speaking of the hardware (and there's really nothing very good software-wise on either at the moment):
DS: Crappy-looking screens that are pretty much the same as the one on the GBA SP. Expect washed-out colours all the time. Using the stylus to control most games is iffy at best. PSP: Beautiful, huge screen, and better graphics as well. Controls are natural, and the system feels pretty good in your hands.
If Sony gets the quality problems fixed, I know which one I want. The DS just doesn't cut it for me; the hardware isn't good enough to justify replacing my GBA SP.
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Take Japanese schools, where the school takes an active role in socializing children, for instance.
You're right, but rather than "socializing" I think you mean "trying to push students into a mold". I've been through the public school systems in both Japan and Canada, and I have no doubt in my mind that Canada's better.
Yes, and if I read books instead of writing them, I'm part of the ignorant masses, right? Same goes for listening to music instead of playing it.
My point is, in any given field, there's going to be a lot more consumers than creators. This is natural, and it's no reason to take on such an elitist air. Just because you would rather mess around with a game instead of playing it doesn't mean you're above people whose talents/interests lie in other areas.
Oh. I didn't realize that those games I'd been playing for years are for uneducated people. Does this mean I should go find some GPL'd software and start tinkering when all I want to do is play a video game?
I don't usually flame on Slashdot, but you come off as a complete prick. Normal people do not care about tinkering with a game, they'd rather spend their time playing it. If you think that makes them "uneducated" or dumb, then you're a bigger jackass than I thought.
No, he's right. Search around for Linux Doom 3 articles on Slashdot, you'll find it eventually. I also like how you don't even bother with your first reason, and pretty much admit that "Linux might make up for it for some reason, but I don't know".
First, I'd like to tell off the people who have problems with RE's controls. They're not as difficult as everyone claims, and they're likely the best available with the cinematic camera angles used in the games (until RE 4).
Anyway, I have RE4, and the controls are fantastic. They're pretty similar to the old ones, but much more action-oriented and faster to use. The aiming in particular is very natural, and all the times I've died, I've never felt it was the fault of the controls/camera. One of my only complaints is that the game somewhat abandons a decent story and horror for the new focus on action. However, the new combat system is so fun that it barely matters.:)
Yahoo BB. I'm subscribed to it as well, and it's awesome. I'm on one of their slowest plans, yet the speed is like what you'd get with a very expensive one in Canada or the States. On top of that, it's only like 800 yen more a month to upgrade to 54mbps downstream. Hell, I could even get 100mbps fiber cheap, but it'd be pointless on my 802.11g network:)
From the article: Interestingly, unlike OS X, there is an option for both Canadian -- French and Canadian -- English!
I'm intrigued by this French English!
(I know he meant Canadian French and English, but how did he mess it up that badly?)
After a couple days of breaking my "no more than 2 hours a day" resolution, I gave everything my character owned to a friend. Amazing game, but it really is too addictive (not blaming anyone but myself of course, just saying). Playing a game you can't win but are rewarded for spending time doing even mundane things in sucks up your life!
This would make no sense, because Apple has absolutely no need to leak it. A lot of ADC members recieve the Tiger builds, and the Mac.TKA community is pretty big. It would be leaked by someone no matter what Apple wants.
Let me be the first to say that I wouldn't go near any language school who did this. They're expensive already, I don't need to add an unneeded MP3 player to that.
I have no respect for you because you have the freeipods crap in your sig, but...
You could always learn this from the teachers, then practice conversation with the native speakers... Seriously, how are you going to improve your skills without talking to a native speaker of another language? There's going to be a lot of times where the person you're speaking to won't understand your native language, and you'll just have to make do. The more practice you have, the better you'll be prepared for this situation.
Besides, do you really think the students should be talking in English at a Japanese language school? Once they've learned the basics, they should be making an effort to talk in Japanese.
Immigrants didn't have a say in where they were born either, and they definitely weren't taking advantage of the US's infrastructure at a young age. Your point makes no sense.
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Does this provide any noticeable advantage over the normal builds? I can't imagine Altivec being a speed demon for web pages.
I completely agree with you about that movie. I don't know how they managed to mess it up so badly; the short story was fantastic, with some scenes that would be amazing in (good) cinema. All it would really need is to be extended for a movie. If they got the right cinematographer, imagine what the grimy underworld of a Gibson city would look like, or the Killing Floor where Molly fights.
I kind of disagree. I think that you're really missing something if you only speak one language. It's certainly not necessary to learn more than one, but going all your life without immersing yourself in another culture would be kind of a waste. It can be frustrating at times, but living in a non-native language really makes your brain work differently (in a good way).
Although, if you're not going to travel outside of the US, you're probably right. For people who live in the English-speaking parts of North America, it's much more difficult than it is for Europeans.
Loyal to France? I'm Canadian, and I've *never* heard that one before. Although the Quebecois do have a habit of not getting along so well with the rest of Canada (and vice versa. West coast anglophones tend to bitch about Quebecois more than I'm comfortable with).
That's pretty awesome... do tell, what happened after that?
I take it you haven't used both of them. Speaking of the hardware (and there's really nothing very good software-wise on either at the moment):
DS: Crappy-looking screens that are pretty much the same as the one on the GBA SP. Expect washed-out colours all the time. Using the stylus to control most games is iffy at best.
PSP: Beautiful, huge screen, and better graphics as well. Controls are natural, and the system feels pretty good in your hands.
If Sony gets the quality problems fixed, I know which one I want. The DS just doesn't cut it for me; the hardware isn't good enough to justify replacing my GBA SP.
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Take Japanese schools, where the school takes an active role in socializing children, for instance.
You're right, but rather than "socializing" I think you mean "trying to push students into a mold". I've been through the public school systems in both Japan and Canada, and I have no doubt in my mind that Canada's better.
Heh, pretty clever. the IRL (in real life) part was intentional right?
Yes, and if I read books instead of writing them, I'm part of the ignorant masses, right? Same goes for listening to music instead of playing it.
My point is, in any given field, there's going to be a lot more consumers than creators. This is natural, and it's no reason to take on such an elitist air. Just because you would rather mess around with a game instead of playing it doesn't mean you're above people whose talents/interests lie in other areas.
Oh. I didn't realize that those games I'd been playing for years are for uneducated people. Does this mean I should go find some GPL'd software and start tinkering when all I want to do is play a video game?
I don't usually flame on Slashdot, but you come off as a complete prick. Normal people do not care about tinkering with a game, they'd rather spend their time playing it. If you think that makes them "uneducated" or dumb, then you're a bigger jackass than I thought.
Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. Anyone care to explain why the grandparent poster is either right or wrong?
No, he's right. Search around for Linux Doom 3 articles on Slashdot, you'll find it eventually. I also like how you don't even bother with your first reason, and pretty much admit that "Linux might make up for it for some reason, but I don't know".
First, I'd like to tell off the people who have problems with RE's controls. They're not as difficult as everyone claims, and they're likely the best available with the cinematic camera angles used in the games (until RE 4).
:)
Anyway, I have RE4, and the controls are fantastic. They're pretty similar to the old ones, but much more action-oriented and faster to use. The aiming in particular is very natural, and all the times I've died, I've never felt it was the fault of the controls/camera. One of my only complaints is that the game somewhat abandons a decent story and horror for the new focus on action. However, the new combat system is so fun that it barely matters.
Speaking as a Canadian, I'm going to say both.
Yahoo BB. I'm subscribed to it as well, and it's awesome. I'm on one of their slowest plans, yet the speed is like what you'd get with a very expensive one in Canada or the States. On top of that, it's only like 800 yen more a month to upgrade to 54mbps downstream. Hell, I could even get 100mbps fiber cheap, but it'd be pointless on my 802.11g network :)
From the article:
Interestingly, unlike OS X, there is an option for both Canadian -- French and Canadian -- English! I'm intrigued by this French English!
(I know he meant Canadian French and English, but how did he mess it up that badly?)
Heh, no worries. I can't even do it either, I just remember the spelling.
More nits to pick: it's Nunavut, not Nunavit.
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You too? I just decided to go cold turkey.
After a couple days of breaking my "no more than 2 hours a day" resolution, I gave everything my character owned to a friend. Amazing game, but it really is too addictive (not blaming anyone but myself of course, just saying). Playing a game you can't win but are rewarded for spending time doing even mundane things in sucks up your life!
This would make no sense, because Apple has absolutely no need to leak it. A lot of ADC members recieve the Tiger builds, and the Mac.TKA community is pretty big. It would be leaked by someone no matter what Apple wants.
Let me be the first to say that I wouldn't go near any language school who did this. They're expensive already, I don't need to add an unneeded MP3 player to that.
I have no respect for you because you have the freeipods crap in your sig, but...
You could always learn this from the teachers, then practice conversation with the native speakers... Seriously, how are you going to improve your skills without talking to a native speaker of another language? There's going to be a lot of times where the person you're speaking to won't understand your native language, and you'll just have to make do. The more practice you have, the better you'll be prepared for this situation.
Besides, do you really think the students should be talking in English at a Japanese language school? Once they've learned the basics, they should be making an effort to talk in Japanese.
Immigrants didn't have a say in where they were born either, and they definitely weren't taking advantage of the US's infrastructure at a young age. Your point makes no sense.